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SILVERSEA'S TERRACE CAFÉ RESTAURANT
TAKES ON ITALIAN ACCENT FOR DINNER
Ultra-Luxury Line Introduces La Terrazza
(Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- July 25, 2005) Starting this month, Silversea
guests sailing aboard ultra-luxury Silver Shadow will be the first to
experience the transformation of the Terrace Café into La Terrazza, an
innovative Italian restaurant that will be open exclusively for
dinner.
The new dining concept and menu for La Terrazza, created under the
guidance of Marco Betti, owner of the award-winning Antica Posta
restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia, and Florence, Italy, are a further
product enhancement designed to reflect the line's unique concept of
luxury -- one that arises from, and is shaped by, its Italian
heritage. And it is only fitting that an Italian-owned company would
offer a new dining experience that reflects one of the world's most
luxurious culinary trends, the Slow Food Movement, launched in Italy
19 years ago and dedicated to preserving gastronomic traditions
through the use of fresh -- not processed -- traditional foods.
"For several years, Marco and his two chef brothers, Gianni and
Alessandro, have been dazzling and delighting sophisticated diners in
Atlanta and Florence with a taste of the Old World in their innovative
Tuscan-style and regional Italian cuisine," said Erling Frydenberg,
Silversea's chief operations officer. "We're extremely excited to be
able to bring their culinary vision and creativity aboard our ships
for the enjoyment of our guests. This is a further step in our ongoing
program of enhancements designed to give our concept of luxury a
distinctly Italian touch."
Open most evenings for dinner, La Terrazza will offer an innovative à
la carte menu designed exclusively for Silversea to showcase the
finest elements of Italian cooking, melding together fresh and
flavorful ingredients from classic Italian and rustic Tuscan culinary
traditions. Highlighting the menu are such tempting delicacies as
arugula and parmigiano salad; risotto with asparagus and shrimp;
grilled swordfish with Pantelleria caper pesto sauce; and grilled beef
tenderloin with aromatic herb butter and sautéed baby spinach. There
is no additional charge to dine in the restaurant, but reservations
are recommended as seating is limited in order to maintain an intimate
atmosphere.
"I'm delighted to be affiliated with Silversea, a company renowned for
its culinary excellence and innovative spirit," said Marco Betti.
"It's a great opportunity and privilege to be able to bring the taste
of the Italian countryside to Silversea's guests, giving them a chance
to explore a variety of delicate blends of meat, fish, vegetables and
spices, and experience the quality and authenticity that have made
classic Italian cooking among the most widely appreciated cuisines in
the world."
La Terrazza will be rolled out aboard Silver Wind in September, while
the line's other two ships, Silver Cloud and Silver Whisper, are set
to offer the new dining venue later in the year. The Terrace Café
will remain each ship's casual alternative restaurant for breakfast
and lunch during daytime hours.
Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment,
offering guests large-ship amenities aboard four intimate vessels,
Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, and Silver Whisper, all
designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance.
For the eighth year, Silversea was named "Number One" small-ship line
in the 2004 "Readers' Choice" survey conducted by Condé Nast Traveler
magazine. For the sixth time, Silversea was selected "World's Best"
small-ship line in the 2004 Travel + Leisure readers' poll.
For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel
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